Windows 10: 600 Millions PCs Waiting for Windows 10

As far as hardware manufacturers go, it appears that they would just preload whatever the "current" build of Windows 10 is.

Speaking of subscribing to an OS, I wonder if paying say $50.00 every two years for a MAJOR update to the OS, would be any different than Apple charging a similar amount for the newest "big cat" Mac OSX on DVD. I think subscription could work (I wouldn't be too stuck on it, but I could see it working). This way, Microsoft could guarantee a steady revenue flow without having to reinvent Windows every so often just in order to do so.

I stated before, my biggest concern is if I particularly like a certain build o Windows, and a newer build removes or changes a feature not to my liking, well I would not be able to roll back if I wanted to continue receiving updates.

 

so if a company locks down windows 10 on their machines to a certain build.

does that mean they wont receive any updates to that build?

 

Why not. Most people now pay $50 and more per month to watch commercials on their TV. They would have to pay me to watch that junk.

 

I would think that you get updates if you pay for updates. If you don't pay, you get nothing. That is the same now with a lot of commercial programs.

 

I would think that you get updates if you pay for updates. If you don't pay, you get nothing. That is the same now with a lot of commercial programs. Whs,
I think dskiller was referring to the normal update we are use to. Like the ones that are released on certain Tuesday or Wednesday each month. No one will pay for that or at least I wont. I also won't pay for a monthly or yearly subscription fee either. However, We need to figure out what type of subscription model Microsoft is talking about and if it will deactivate your computer if you don't renew.

Microsoft really thinks consumers will pay a subscription fee to get updates, I highly doubt it in imo due to the U.S. economy. There is something called Linux. Linux is a little buggy but still works.

 

The US economy is the best of the whole world right now. Look how the EU and Russia are struggling.

I think people who pay $50/month to watch commercials on TV will pay a reasonable subscription fee for the OS.

I use Linux a lot (mostly Mint Mate). It is not buggy at all - just the opposite. It is a lot more stable than Windows ever was. Have a look.

 

I wouldn't pay a monthly fee for regular updates. I would consider paying for build updates every year or two. If they go that route Ms should also offer a disk for those who have limited Internet or those who want a disk version.

 

I wonder whether there will even be 'regular updates'. Maybe security updates, but the bug fixes will probably be rolled into the next bigger update.

And the point of the installation DVD for people with slow internet is a good suggestion. That will probably be an extra $20 or so for S&H.

 

Whs,

Microsoft is still going to have to have security updates until extended support ends for all the older operating system. Normally there are beta testers, so is everybody going to be testing out a new builds before it released to the General Public? I am talking about the updates you may have to pay for. I think Microsoft should of waited until extended supports ended for all current & old operating systems. In the meantime do Service pack releases for the current & old systems that are still supported. Since Microsoft maybe changing directions

As far as Linux, I didn't mean Linux was unusable, it will occasionally have minor issues just like any operating system. I use it a lot for my old windows 16 bit program. Dells are funny on what Operating Systems will work with their computers.

 

If they make us wait until the next bigger update to get bug fixes, I'll stay with 8.1.1.

 

If they make us wait until the next bigger update to get bug fixes, I'll stay with 8.1.1. That is definitely an option. Many people will probably stay backlevel at first until the dust regarding any new scheme has settled.

You can see what might happen if you look at today's Office 365. For some people (with up to 5 PCs) that is a good deal, but for a single PC it may not be so great.

 

Guess we'll just have to wait and see what direction MS decides to go.

 

I take it you don't have any weird opening delay issues with the Mint Menu?

The very first time I try to open it there is a noticeable delay (2s to 4s) between pressing the Windows key (or clicking on the button/icon) and the menu opening.
Once it has been opened once, it responds instantly on any subsequent attempts.

Both my real installs, desktop (HDD) & laptop (SSD) exhibit this issue.

The weird thing is that the Mint Menu in my LM17 VM opens almost instantly (~0.5s). *Confused

 

I take it you don't have any weird opening delay issues with the Mint Menu?

The very first time I try to open it there is a noticeable delay (2s to 4s) between pressing the Windows key (or clicking on the button/icon) and the menu opening.
Once it has been opened once, it responds instantly on any subsequent attempts.

Both my real installs, desktop (HDD) & laptop (SSD) exhibit this issue.

The weird thing is that the Mint Menu in my LM17 VM opens almost instantly (~0.5s). *Confused No I never noticed any unusual delays. I run all my linux distros under VMware Player from an external eSata or USB3 attached SSD or from a flash drive - both VMware or native flash drive installations. All those open as you would expect.

A while ago I made a little recording that compares loading Windows 8 with loading Mint Cinnamon in VMware Player. You have to disgard the time it takes to setup VMware Player. The boot really starts when the OS logo appears for the first time. . Watch here:

 

I've watched your boot video previously. *Smile

Speaking of VMs, a couple of years ago I noticed something weird about VMs and the WEI score.

My W7 VM has a much higher rating, than my real PC (Host).